Green Car Congress

MAY 8, 2020

ŠKODA has previewed the ENYAQ iV, the first ŠKODA production model based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB modular electric car platform. ENYAQ offers a range up to 500 km (311 miles) (WLTP) and fast charging. The rear-mounted electric motor has an output of 109 kW, offering a maximum range of up to 340 km (211 miles).

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 21, 2019

Last week at China’s Auto Shanghai motor show, Aston Martin Lagonda revealed the final production-ready iteration of its first all-electric production car, the Rapide E. A special edition with a production run strictly limited to 155 units, Rapide E was developed in collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE).

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company announced the C-MAX Solar Energi Concept, a sun-powered hybrid vehicle that can deliver the efficiency of a plug-in hybrid without depending on the electric grid for recharging. The outcome of those tests will help to determine if the concept is feasible as a production car. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2022

EMT, the public bus operator in the City of Madrid, has ordered 60 Urbino 12 electric buses from Solaris, featuring high energy batteries and pantograph charging which will ensure high operability in all kinds of conditions. Batteries can be recharged by means of an inverted pantograph, or conventionally via a standard plug-in connector.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

A volume-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. The performance subsidiary Audi Sport GmbH is responsible for subsequently transforming the car into a volume-production model. Separate permanently excited synchronous electric motors are fitted to the front and rear axles. The Audi e-tron GT concept has a 4.96-meter

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2023

With a Renault-designed adapter connected to the vehicle’s charging socket, the future electric Renault 5 can provide the same energy output as a 220-volt power outlet. A smartphone app used to program bidirectional charging, simply by setting the time when the vehicle is going to be used next and the desired battery level.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 15, 2015

Volvo Cars will introduce the production version of the S60L T6 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid sedan at the 2015 Shanghai Motor Show; the plug-in sedan first made its appearance as a concept car at the Beijing auto show in 2014. The S60L T6 Twin Engine is Volvo’s third production PHEV after the V60 diesel a and the XC90 T8.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 22, 2024

based Bedeo is launching a Land Rover Defender EV conversion based around in-wheel motors from Bedeo-owned Protean Electric. A standard 22-kw AC onboard charger can recharge the pack in an estimated five hours, while optional DC fast charging can do the same in 90 minutes (likely less time for the more typical 80% charge).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 5, 2021

The BYD 6R is capable of working an entire shift without recharging. The truck has 211 KWh of initial battery capacity and is capable of 120 kW DC CCS1 charging. A 390 kW motor delivers 3,152 N·m (2,325 lb-ft) of torque, with a top speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) with maximum gradeabilityi of 25%.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 1, 2021

has entered into an agreement with Sion Power Corporation ( earlier post ), a leading developer of high-energy rechargeable battery technology, to design and to supply battery cells based on their proprietary lithium-metal technology for commercial vehicle applications. Cummins Inc.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2023

The new BMW i7 M70 xDrive features an electric motor at both the front and rear axle generating a maximum system output of 485 kW/660 hp and an M-specific chassis. The two drive motors work according to the principle of an electrically excited synchronous motor. The motor’s power density of 2.41

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Green Car Congress

MAY 20, 2022

Its hybrid electric and hydrogen powertrain aims to reduce downtime related to energy recharging while reducing the carbon footprint, including the battery. Renault Scénic Vision is zero emission in production and in use with a 75% smaller carbon footprint than a conventional battery electric vehicle.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2019

The Volkswagen Group Components brand will be showcasing the near-series design study of its flexible quick charging station at the Geneva Motor Show. With compact dimensions, it can be installed wherever there is demand or where there is still no charging infrastructure.

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Electric Vehicles India

JULY 1, 2021

PAPL launched EVTRIC Motors to make EVs-NHAI plans to set up charging stations. PAPL a Pune based automation company has launched EVTRIC Motors to manufacture electric vehicles. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) plans to set up EV charging stations. Let us read more about EV charging highways in Italy.

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Charged EVs

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s called the XC40 Recharge, and the earliest versions aren’t cheap, priced from about $55,000 including delivery. Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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Baua Electric

JUNE 28, 2024

The RME225 features a Volvo Penta driveline that includes three battery packs with a capacity of 270 kWh, an EPT802 gearbox, two 200 kW propulsion motors and a separate 50 kW motor to power the hydraulic system and the fifth wheel. The tractor is designed to operate for a full shift without requiring recharging.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 19, 2013

Chevrolet is hosting a series of media drives this week for the production version of its new Spark EV ( earlier post ). Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 3, 2021

James Breyer founded Hercules Electric Vehicles in 2018 with a vision to bring luxury eco-utility products to market, beginning with an electric pickup truck and followed by other electric mobility products. Hercules vehicles will offer integrated solar charging, long-range batteries and optional fuel-cell range-extender options.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 4, 2014

BMW’s plant in Berlin has begun series production of the battery-electric BMW C evolution maxi-scooter. The C evolution is powered by a drivetrain swing arm with liquid-cooled permanent magnet synchronous motor via a toothed belt and ring gearing. C evolution in the finish area. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Toshiba Corporation is taking its SCiB rechargeable battery business from Toshiba Infrastructure Systems & Solutions Corporation (TISS) to make it an independent business unit within Toshiba. SCiB rechargeable cells are categorized into two types: high power and high energy.

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Battery Batteries Lithium Ion Energy 247

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 19, 2020

Hamburger Hochbahn AG received the first series-production model of the fully electric driven Mercedes-Benz eCitaro in November 2018 as part of an order for 20 eCitaro units. Additionally the vehicles will feature thermal preconditioning during battery recharge. The tender provides for “depot charging” buses.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2011

Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant is starting production of the 2012 Focus Electric ( earlier post )—a five-passenger, battery-electric car Ford expects will achieve more than a 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) fuel economy rating. 1 gallon of gasoline=33.7 Phoenix and Tucson, Ariz.; Portland, Ore.; Raleigh-Durham, N.C.;

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Green Car Congress

JULY 24, 2021

Because there are no charging opportunities in the desert, Audi has chosen a series-hybrid design. It is part of an energy converter that charges the high-voltage battery while driving. A third MGU, of identical design, is part of the energy converter and serves to recharge the high-voltage battery while driving.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2016

Volkswagen Group company Škoda is showcasing its VisionS plug-in hybrid concept SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. The plug-in hybrid drive system is a preview of a similar drive system being tested for production cars, said Škoda CEO Bernhard Maier. We have therefore fitted the VisionS with electric motors and plug-in technology.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2021

The first two products are made by a new partner, SAIC Audi. The first series-manufactured automobiles for the Chinese market are scheduled to come off the production line from 2024 onwards in Changchun. Cooperation with the SAIC Motor Corporation begins this year with production in the Shanghai Volkswagen plant in Anting/Shanghai.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 19, 2014

Like many of the brand''s new production models, the Audi TT offroad concept is also based on the versatile modular transverse matrix (MQB). The TT concept features a plug-in hybrid drive with two electric motors and a system output of 300 kW (408 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb?ft) An Audi wall box is used for stationary charging.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2020

Equipped with 192 kWh of high-energy-density, liquid-cooled DC battery storage in a package designed to be installed in a vehicle or trailer for mobile deployment, Lightning Mobile can be deployed rapidly to provide fast roadside charging to support the operation of electric fleet vehicles. —Tim Reeser, CEO, Lightning Systems.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 12, 2024

They’ll allegedly be able to store far more energy than lithium-ion units — while also being smaller, longer lasting, and quicker to recharge. They’re even supposed to be safer due to not needing to rely on the liquid chemical reactions used by traditional batteries or the combustible liquid fuels needed by traditional motor vehicles.

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Lithium Ion Battery Batteries Recharge 104

Green Car Congress

MAY 6, 2012

Also new are companion products HVDC-to-12VDC power supply, Battery Pack Control Module and Driver Interface Module. The unique integrated “Reductive” battery charger function is retained which allows up to 18 kW of recharge power for reduced charge time, reduced cost and reduced weight.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 14, 2019

Power from the high-torque electric motor is delivered through the rear wheels, enabling steering precision even at high acceleration. For continued ease of use and charging flexibility, the 35.5 kWh Lithium-ion battery can be charged using either Type 2 AC connection or a CCS2 DC rapid charger.

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Cars That Think

MARCH 30, 2023

In 2011, the company’s LS-218 SuperBike set a landspeed record for production electric motorcycles at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, with a 347.55 The Southern California company is looking to speed things up again—this time with record-setting charging stops. Lightning Motorcycles is already known for record-setting speeds.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Meanwhile, automakers including Stellantis Pro One and a joint venture between General Motors (GM) and Honda have provided recent updates on hydrogen fuel cell production projects, while Toyota said in November that it expects to produce more hydrogen vehicles than solid-state EVs in 2030.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 17, 2011

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has selected Toshiba Corporation’s SCiB battery ( earlier post ) to power two new models of electric vehicles (EV), the i-MiEV and MINICAB-MiEV. With lithium titanate oxide in the anode, the SCiB offers a high level operating safety, long life and rapid charging. 20Ah SCiB cell. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 29, 2020

In addition, the preconditions are good for the use of electric vans in the CEP industry: routes can be planned well in advance, are manageable in length and distance and normally there are larger areas near distribution centers of the logistics service providers, which are suitable for the commissioning of corresponding charging infrastructure.

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Mercedes Installation Transportation Battery 522

Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2014

A production version of the S60L plug-in hybrid will be launched in China early 2015 and will be produced at the Chengdu plant. Other key components in the powertrain are a crankshaft-driven ISG (Integrated Starter Generator) between the engine and the 8-speed automatic gearbox and a 68 hp (50 kW) electric motor powered by a 11.2

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Teslarati

OCTOBER 3, 2023

General Motors (GM) recently released a report revealing the delivery results of the first Chevrolet Silverado EVs. Chevrolet offers Silverado EV owners two home charging options: Level 1, 120-volt Charging, and Level 2, 240-volt charging. Based on GM’s delivery reports, Chevrolet’s estimation was accurate.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

To reduce power consumption, the electric drivetrains are configured differently: the front electric motor is optimized to achieve the highest efficiency in the low- to medium-load range, while the rear motor is designed to create a sporty driving experience. During this process, both electric motors are used as generators.

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